The Spectator: Natural England shouldn’t be above the law
To restore nature and rebuild rural trust, the government must ensure that regulators don’t misuse their powers, says BASC via an article in The Spectator this week.
BASC Council elections and AGM
Elections to BASC Council and notice of Annual General Meeting 2026.
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Candidates for election to BASC Council
Each candidate was invited to provide up to 500 words, addressing how their personal qualities and experience would benefit BASC Council and their aspirations as council members. Please take time to read the short profiles on these pages. Full candidate statements are available here.
BASC Annual General Meeting 2026
The BASC AGM 2026 will be held at 6pm on Thursday 28 May at BASC Head Office, Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HL. Doors will open at 5pm for registration.
Provisional agenda
- Apologies for absence
- President’s address
- Chief executive’s address
- Chairman’s report
- Adoption of the annual report and audited financial statement for year end 31 December 2025
- Elections
- Motions for debate
- Appointment of auditors 2026/27
- Any other business by leave of the chair.
NB. Members attending the AGM must carry proof of membership and may also be required to prove their identity. Entry may be refused to any person who fails to fulfil this requirement.
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BASC sets out priorities to new Defra Secretary of State
BASC vice chair Claire Sadler wrote to Dame Angela Eagle MP to set out how sustainable shooting supports Defra’s priorities.
BASC at The Game Fair 2026
The Game Fair opens this Friday, 24 July, and BASC is ready for another major presence at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire.